Face mask



Dec. 21 1926. 1,611,542

J. MAIR FACE MASK Filed MarGh l2, 1925 y jzpelaiinc P16251" 45 /u'f @btPatented Dec. 21, 192%.

narran s'rA'rEs JOSEPHINE MAR, OF WOODMERE, NEW YORK.

FACE MASK.

Application filed March 12, 1925. Serial No. 15,096.

This invention relates to improvements in masks, particularly to a maskfor impro\\'ing the complexion of the face, and it is the principalobject of my invention to provide a mask with means for counteractingthe sagging of the facial muscles and tissues, and their tendency torelax and yield during reposal of the wearer.

Another object of the invention is the provision of a mask equipped withmeans exerting a tender pressure, circular or other. upon the face forstrengthening the facial muscles and tissues, and for alternately'l'lushing the tissues by the enlivened circulation of the blood by thispressure, resulting in the building up of firm face muscles, andv theconsequent production of a clear complexion, rosy cheeks giving to theface a natural and youthful appearance by a perfectly logical, harmlessand natural method.

A further object of the'invention is the provision of a face maskequipped with means for relieving muddy, sallow, blemished complexionsdoing away with rough, aging places in the skin, crows feet, and tiredlines around the eyes, nose and mouth.

A still further object of the invention is the provision of a face maskmade from linen, cotton, rubberized material, silk, rub- 30 ber or anyother suitable material` which is equipped with a plurality of skinengaging rings or eyelets, etc., made from aluminum, cast rubber,composite or other metal, uncovered or covered by silk, yarn or thelike, or with rings entirely made by crochet work, which are arranged insuch a manner as to cover the face up to the eyes r completely, or whichmay be also eX- tend to the neck and leave free the eyes, mouth, noseand ears only.

vIt is also one of the objects of my invention to provide a face mask ofthis character made from any suitable and desirable material, shape andform or dimensions, and one which is equipped with a plurality ofsuction cups adapted to be filled with a cream or other skin treatingcosmetic for treating rough skin, and for refreshing and rejuvenatingthe skin and thus preserving l the youthful appearance and contours ofthe face by supporting and treating Weak and labby muscles and tissues.

It will be clear from the above that the rings or eyelets used areentirely smooth and non-injurious to th-e skin even to the most vtenderof skins, and that the mask may also be provided with suitable otherperforations to avoid perspiration, and allow access of air to the face.

These' and other objects and advantages of my invention will become morefully known as the description thereof proceeds, and will then bespecifically pointed. out lin the appended claim. Y

In the accompanying drawing, forming a material part of this disclosure;

F 1 is a front elevation of a face mask constructed according to myinvention.

Fig. 2 is a cross-section on line 2;-2J of Figure 1.

Fig. 3 is a view similar to Figure 1 of a modified form of mask.` y

Fig. 1 is a cross-section on line 4 -4 of Figure 3.

Fig. 5 is a view similar to Figure 1 of another moditication of myinvention.

Fig. 6 is a cross-section on line 6 6 of Figur-e 5. Y I

Fig. 7 is a further modification of my invention. f

Fig. 8 is a cross-section on line 8-8 of Figure 7 The mask shown inFigures 1 and 2 consists of a piece of fabric 10 of any suitablematerial conveniently shaped, and made in two parts connected at theirmeeting edges by a centrally located seam 11. Y

The parts of the fabric forming the mask have their centrally locatedupper parts cut away to form an opening 12 allowing lthe passage of thenose, While the extreme upper edges of the fabric parts at the upperpart of the opening are connected by means of a band 13 or the likeengaging the upper portion of the nose.

Suitable fastening means, such as securing bands 14, 15, 16 and 17 orthe like are attached at one of theirends in any suitable manner to thefabric of the mask near the corners thereof and allow a fastening of themask to the head of the wearer in the desired position.

At the places where the mask in use engages the cheeks of the user, vthefabric has attached thereto a plurality of rings 18 which are securedthereto in any convenient manner, as for instance by stitches 19. Theserings are made of aluminum or other smooth and polished materialpreferablymetal or bone, and the rings grouped in parallel rows near thelower part of the fabric have a comparatively large diameter, while therings 3S made lof silk near the upper part et the mask, which aredesignated 2() in the drawing, have a smaller diameter than the rings1S.

In the modification illustrated in Figures I?) and 4, the mask 2l ismade from one piece of fabric, preferably rubberized fabric, and has anose opening 22 anda nose guard 23. Also in this form the securing bands24, 25, Q6 and 27 are stitched or otherwise secured at their inner endsto the corners ot the mask. Y

vrhe Yfabric of the mask is perforated and in these per'torationseyelets 2S are provided having median openings Q0 and are conveniently`grouped.

In the modified 'torni of my invention illustrated in Figures 5 and themask made entirely trom rubber 30, vulcanized, and having a plurality ofopenings. a nose opening 3l anda nose-guard 32. rl`he tastening bands,38, 3st, $35 and 36 are secured at their inner ends to the fabric nearthe corners thereof in any convenient manner. The Openings in the niaskare conveniently and suitably grouped and are equipped with rubbersuction cups 37.

The moditied torni of my invention illustrated in Figures 7 and 8represents a mask or other suitable material or fabric having` openings3S) and l0 therein allowing thepassage ot`tl1eears, eye open ings 4l and4Q, and a mouth opening 43 While the nose is coveredtby the fabric. Theattaching bands are designated in the drawing, 44 and 45.

A plurality olf-suitable .rings suction cups, eyelets or the llike,aresuitably grouped on the inlask and are designated Llt It Willv beunderstood that the drawing shows only part `ot' vtherings, eyelets orsuction cups, etc., by Way ot example, they are covering the inner taceO't the mask in groupswhich are for instance detined in Figures 3 and tby the broken lines l? and 4S respectively.

The use-and operation ot my mask will be entirely clear 'from the abovedescription and need not further be explained.

Betere retiring l'or the night, the niet: is attached to the tace withthe rings, eyelets` and cups in engagement with the skin by means of thebands. It will be clear that the rings, cups and eyelets may he tilledwith a suitable cream or cosmetic it an additional skin treatment'isdesired, they may however also be used without such tillings and willexert a tender and even pressure upon 'the tace lirst atone sidethereof, and then at the other if the sleeper turns during the reposal,and will automatically a-"t during the night, or a rest period, to i1renfe the circulation of the blood in the tissues and will produce iirrnfacial muscles to gi ve the tace a youthful appearance and rosy cheeks,.thus nnproving the npiexien bj: a simple inexpensive and pei. .-llyhai-11n less, non-injurious method, thus avoiding expensive massage andother treatments while obtaining the desired result in a perfectlynatural manner.

It will be clear that changes niay ire made in the fabric used, the'torni and shape o the mask, the arrangement ot the rings, eyelets andcups, their form and material, and in thennrking vot the other details.such asv fall within the scope of the invention as defined in the claimWithout departure 'troni the spirit oit the invention.

Having thus described my invention, What I claim new, and desire tosecure by Letters Patent is:

Face-mask .comprising a body having a1 opening `tor the passage ot thenose, a nose guard on said body, fastening means tor securing the maskto the head ot a person, a plurality of groups of rings, each groupconsisting o't rings ot varying sizes secured to the inner tace ot themask to engage the cheeks of the person during reposal tor strengtheningthe facial muscles and tissues andy for enlivening the bloodcirculation.

Signed at New York in the countv ot New VYork and State of New York thisninth day ot March A. 111925.

JOSEPHINE lair/11R

